It was a cold night in Texas. Of course the definition of a cold night in Texas is below 60 degrees F.
Any way, I wanted a cozy fire, but we didn’t have any firewood at the house, so I did the next best thing – I used candles. I found a small piece of wood in the garage that was the perfect size to fit on top of the grate, and put several white candles on top of it.
It worked for me, since I wanted ambiance but not too much heat.
I have a DVD of a flickering fireplace, but real firelight (even by candles) is so much better.
My teenager came downstairs, saw the fire and said, “Wow!!” She even stayed downstairs for awhile (Wow!)
All of the Christmas decorations are put up, so it’s time for a cup of tea and a good book in front of the fireplace.
What are you doing to unwind after the holidays?
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Tracey says
January 3, 2012 at 12:54Love the idea of the candles in the fireplace… It is so cozy…I usually love to just take in the Newness of the New Year and start making lists…
Ann@A Sentimental Life says
January 3, 2012 at 13:28Looks beautiful and serene to me!
Coastal Cottage Dreams says
January 3, 2012 at 13:40Yes I love sitting next to a a fire….I live in the Carolina’s and the temperatures are going to dip into teens tonite…Wish I had a fireplace tonite, however, we don’t since we are in a rental now and moving to a new home soon!
Looks relaxing!
Tina says
January 3, 2012 at 14:06Unwind?? Oh…..I know what that is, but I don’t think I have ever tried it!! hehe :o)
Goldie says
January 3, 2012 at 14:11That stinks you didnt have any firewood, it was a good reason to have the fire going for sure! I like what you did with the candles! We unwind with football!
THE FARMHOUSE PORCH says
January 3, 2012 at 14:52I love it! So cozy. I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday.
Happy New Year Anita!
♥Linsey and the girls
mary beth says
January 3, 2012 at 16:00So pretty! I am leaving my decorations up for a couple of weeks more, didn’t get them up until just before Christmas because we were overseas…now I really have time to relax and enjoy them! I may add a snowman or two, but for now it’s just right! Can’t wait to see what new projects you share with us this year!
Tracey@Breathing English Air says
January 3, 2012 at 16:41It looks so pretty and cozy.
Honey at 2805 says
January 3, 2012 at 18:10Firelight, candlelight…I love it all! Your idea and pictures are wonderful!
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage says
January 3, 2012 at 18:19There’s nothing like the ambience of flickering candles…unless, of course, its the flicker of flames in a fireplace. 😉
Hope to see you at Time Travel Thursday this week, Anita. Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Korrie@RedHenHome says
January 3, 2012 at 20:42This is just lovely! I want a fireplace 😉
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
January 3, 2012 at 23:25What a pretty idea. I can’t believe you have your Christmas stuff packed up.
rkbsnana says
January 3, 2012 at 23:46Definite ambiance going on there. Very pretty.
On Crooked Creek says
January 3, 2012 at 23:58Anita,
Being the hopeless romantic that I am…I adore your candlelit fireplace! Still packing decorations away here On Crooked Creek. Where you are experiencing “cooler” weather ours is un~seasonably warm. I’m so~o~o ready for SNOW! Add a cup of tea and a candlelit fireplace and I’d say that’s close enough to Heaven , for me!
Fondly,
Pat
Betsy@ coastal-colors says
January 4, 2012 at 02:07Anita, your home and fireplace are lovely! I love the romance of the candlelight in the fireplace! Wow, you had a teenager’s company! Your photography is amazing! I wish I had you skill and talent at photography!
Happy New Year!
Charm Bracelet Diva says
January 4, 2012 at 06:20Can’t unwind just yet…..too many Christmas decorations to store away!
Tanya@takesix says
January 4, 2012 at 15:19So cozy and relaxing, Anita. I love your candelabra!!! Thanks for stopping by Take Six! Happy New Year!
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
January 4, 2012 at 16:36I love the idea of using candles Anita. It looks beautiful!!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
January 4, 2012 at 17:22I did candles in the fireplace before. Such a pretty look. Very cold here for two days and our heat isn’t working right. Back to 60 by this weekend.
Karen says
January 4, 2012 at 18:52Hi Anita..my name is Karen ,, I come by to visit you via another blogging friend.. I love you fireplace look.. we just moved into a new house (renting) and it has a fireplace (gas) but it doesnt work and the owners do not feel the need to fix it up.. I wonder if I could do your same idea.. that is just beautiful..
Well I enjoyed visiting and I would like to invite you to swing by and visit me when you get amoment as well..
Have a blessed New Year…
http://glassofsweettea.blogspot.com/
W. Latane Barton says
January 4, 2012 at 19:16What a warm and cozy post. I love your candle ‘fire’. Well, a gals gotta do what a gal’s gotta do… if you have no wood, candles will suffice.
Sarah says
January 4, 2012 at 22:03We have gas logs so can turn a fire on or off at will, but I like this idea. This is perfect when one doesn’t want the heat of a fire. And as you say, here in TX that’s more often than I’d like. LOL
Reading – that’s what I’m doing a lot of post holidays.
All the best in 2012! ~ Sarah
Stephanie says
January 5, 2012 at 04:23The candles work great! And it would be okay with me if it never got below 60!
ღ soraya ღ says
January 5, 2012 at 08:01nice post thanks for sharing! blessings soraya
Mommy LaDy Club says
January 5, 2012 at 20:50I love that look of candles in a fireplace! Plus, it’s very safe. We occasionally get our cold night or two here in AZ too!